Darts star Tomas Seyler has passed away at the age of 49 after a battle with illness.
Seyler made four World Championship appearances during his career and started working as a commentator with Sport1 and DAZN after last competing on the PDC circuit in 2016. However, he continued playing on the German circuit and tributes have poured in for ‘Shorty’.
Seyler was admitted to hospital last month with an unconfirmed illness and stayed there until his passing on Thursday. His daughter Tara and fiance Wiebke said in a statement: “Shorty has always met life with humor and charm and has inspired us all with his passion for darts.”
Business partner Sebastian Hielscher added: “Deeply saddened to inform you that our Tomas ‘Shorty’ Seyler passed away yesterday. After his health collapse on the 29th In June of this year, he could no longer be helped due to the most intense efforts of the doctors.
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“His death shakes us deeply and fills a big gap, also in our joint company ‘Shorty Merch’. Shorty was my business partner and co-owner but most of all my friend. I miss him very much, we all do. Our special sympathies go out to his family, who we all wish strength at this difficult time.”
Sport1’s editor-in-chief Michael Langkau also paid tribute, saying: “Shorty lived for darts – and did pioneering world as an expert with his very own emotional manner. Thanks in part to his great commitment and enthusiasm for darts, which has been transferred to his audience, the sport now also captivates millions of spectators in Germany.
“Beyond his [commentary] work, we will remember Shorty above all as a wonderful person and great guy.” The PDC added: “The Professional Darts Corporation sends its condolences to the family and friends of German player Tomas Seyler, who passed away on Thursday.
Seyler was a three-time German National Champion (
“The 49-year-old was one of Germany’s pioneering players within the PDC, and alongside Andree Welge became the first German competitors in the World Darts Championship in the 2005/06 event.
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